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The Asuofua Polyclinic, a vital healthcare facility serving residents in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District, is facing severe infrastructure challenges, forcing the use of a single room to accommodate both male and female patients. The situation, which compromises patient privacy and dignity, has drawn urgent calls for intervention from government authorities and stakeholders.
Hon. Osei Kwaku Michael, Assembly Member for the Asuofua-Asaman Electoral Area, highlighted the growing concern during an interview with Sompa News. He attributed the strain on the polyclinic’s infrastructure to the rapidly growing population in the area, which has outpaced the facility’s capacity.
“The population has overwhelmed the facility, hence the need for the government and other stakeholders to consider upgrading the health center to save patients,” Hon. Michael emphasized. He stressed that the current state of the polyclinic undermines the quality of healthcare delivery, as the lack of adequate infrastructure not only affects patient comfort but also puts pressure on the healthcare staff.
In addition to the health center’s infrastructure woes, Hon. Michael also pointed out the deteriorating state of the Asuofua cluster of schools, which is in desperate need of attention. He called on the government to prioritize these institutions to ensure the well-being of the community.
The dire situation at the polyclinic has sparked community-led efforts to address the infrastructural deficiencies. Apostle Solomon Boakye Agyeman, a member of the planning committee for the upcoming Asuofua homecoming event, announced that the community is taking the initiative to raise funds to support the completion of abandoned government projects, including upgrades to the polyclinic.
“We are calling on all community members to support this initiative. We cannot do it alone and need collective efforts to address these challenges,” Apostle Agyeman said. He encouraged both residents and those with ties to Asuofua to participate in the upcoming homecoming program aimed at improving the living standards in the community.
The homecoming event, which is set to take place later this year, will seek to unite community members both locally and abroad to pool resources for the betterment of the district’s infrastructure, particularly in healthcare and education.
As the community awaits intervention from the government and relevant authorities, the plight of the Asuofua Polyclinic remains a reminder of the urgent need for improved healthcare facilities in growing districts across the country. Without swift action, the polyclinic’s struggles with overcrowding and inadequate resources will continue to affect the quality of care for the thousands of residents who rely on it for medical services.
By Simon Opoku Afriyie
